High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! In the Premier League, the FA Premier League Manager of the Year Award (variously referred to as the FA Carling Premiership Manager of the Year award, Barclaycard Premiership Manager of the Year award and currently Barclays Premier League Manager of the Year award for sponsorship reasons) is an annual award given to a manager who is recognised for their overall contribution to the achievements of a specific team. The award has been given out since Carling became sponsors of the Premier League in the 1993–94 season.